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There are many perks to designing and building your custom home, and award-winning builder Harcrest Homes understands it can be daunting. Our team of experts is ready to help you blossom into a new home by assisting you on your custom build on your lot journey. Whether you’re fond of a prairie home with modern … Continued
The wonderful thing about constructing a custom home with Harcrest Homes is that you get to choose exactly where your house will be. Whether you dream of a home on the beautiful shores of Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch or a home on a wooded lot in Gwinnett, we can create a home that is … Continued
It’s a brand new year, and the Harcrest Homes team wants to celebrate with you! The Mike Smith-led company is an award-winning builder that continually surpasses buyers’ expectations in and around Lake Lanier, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall and DeKalb counties. Ring in the new year with a custom home that perfectly meets your family’s needs. The … Continued
After choosing to build your custom home with Harcrest Homes, the next step is deciding what to include in your dream residence. Utilizing popular styles and trends in a home can be tricky in our ever-changing market. Every year, popular home designs and color palettes change to reflect the modern buyer. The Harcrest Homes team … Continued
Owner’s suites provide the ultimate retreat after a long day and the perfect backdrop to begin your day. When you imagine your dream bedroom, what do you envision? Perhaps a massive walk-in closet and a bathroom that could be your very own spa? Whatever your dreams may be, Harcrest Homes is sure to deliver an … Continued
Despite rising interest rates and inflation, now is still a good time to build your forever custom home! As a tailored investment into your family’s unique lifestyle, a custom home is most likely to increase in value if lived in for five years or more. Why buy a custom home now? We’ll tell you why! … Continued
Spring has finally sprung! The weather is warm, flowers are blossoming, and bees are buzzing. There is no better time to get out of the house and explore the fabulous Flowery Branch area than right now. If you’re looking to explore exciting activities and events near your new Harcrest home, take a look at our … Continued
Grab your swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen! When you live in a Harcrest home, you enjoy lakeside living where days spent on the water are never-ending! As experienced, dedicated and knowledgeable builders, we understand that a home is only as great as the location where it resides. That is why we specialize in building … Continued
When you imagine your dream kitchen, what does this space include? Maybe an oversized island with a glossy countertop, sleek cabinetry and a gorgeous sink with a lovely view outside as the backdrop. Whatever your dreams may be, our homes are sure to deliver an amazing kitchen design meant to make you fall in love! … Continued
As we build dream homes on Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch, we’re often asked about color trends. In some seasons, we see homebuyers and designers select bold, bright tones that highlight the liveliness of the lake – the perfect backdrops for speedboats, waterskiing, celebrations and fireworks. It’s not surprising that after the last couple of … Continued
Harcrest Homes is known for making dreams come true in the Lake Lanier custom homes we build in Flowery Branch, and more often than not, those dreams include a mudroom. Yes, people really dream of mudrooms. Have you seen the memes that say you know you’re an adult when something you once considered mundane makes … Continued
At Harcrest Homes, we do more than just build custom homes on the lake. We create spaces for families to spend a lifetime in. From creating the perfect rooms to explore your newfound hobbies in, to building the right floorplan to maximize entertainment, to designing a luxurious owner’s suite to retreat after a long day … Continued
The start of a new year is filled with the promise of possibility. However, as the year progresses, the initial excitement can fade and some resolutions start to feel more like chores on a to-do list, but this is not always the case. When choosing to build a brand-new custom-built home as a New Year’s … Continued
The holidays are quickly approaching! With Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years right around the corner, this is easily one of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. Family is coming into town, parties and gathering take place almost every weekend and the list of things to do seems endless. To help you … Continued
At Harcrest Homes, our passion is building stunning homes for our future homeowners to spend a lifetime in. We take great care in creating a mix of eye-catching exteriors, cohesive interior layouts and superb locations to make sure the entire family gets the most out of their dream home. That is why we can’t help … Continued
Most spaces within the home already have a designated purpose. The kitchen is where the meals are cooked, the living room is where the family gathers at the end of the day and the bedroom is the nighttime retreat. When left with a bonus room filled with endless possibilities, it may be difficult to figure … Continued
Every homebuyer has a style in mind for their new custom home. As an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, Harcrest Homes is always keeping an eye on the latest design trends. When a recent client came to us looking to build a custom home with a modern farmhouse style, our team was more than ready for … Continued
The weather is fantastic and there is no better time to get started organizing your outdoor living area. You want to make sure everything is in place, clean and accounted for so the whole family can enjoy all the spring and summer months have to offer. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, or aren’t … Continued
Kick-off your spring cleaning with the most active room of the house: the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the space where the most time is spent and the space most prone to accumulating clutter. At Harcrest Homes, we offer endless built-in design options and tips to help homeowners with home … Continued
When most of us think of home organization, we initially think of organizing spaces within the home that we spend the most time in such as kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. However, one of the least used spaces of the home is often the most disorganized: the garage. Despite being notorious for clutter, garages are regularly … Continued
Who doesn’t love good home organization? Nothing beats coming home after a long day at work to a beautiful custom home with everything exactly where it’s supposed to be. The last thing anyone wants to do after fulfilling day-to-day obligations is come home and clean. Good home organization techniques and practices implemented in the building … Continued
At Harcrest Homes, we stay up to date on the latest and greatest trends in the design industry. When we build a brand-new custom home, our customers get a home that will remain stylish for years. One way our team incorporates new trends is by including the latest color trends into our custom-built homes. And … Continued